Registered Respiratory Therapist - Impactful Care & Benefits

Mercy; Arcadia (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Care practitioner to provide direct patient care and consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness. The role serves as an advanced resource for the care team and follows physicians' orders, performing duties as assigned.

Licensure and credentialing are required, with ACLS and PALS considerations for ER settings. The candidate should be a graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program, hold NBRC RRT, and maintain current RCP licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program.
• Must meet state licensure requirements and hold an RCP license.
• NBRC RRT credential required.
• ER exposure requires PALS.
• ACLS preferred; critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory care per physician orders.
• Consults physicians on therapy effectiveness and appropriateness.
• Acts as an advanced resource person for physicians and nursing staff in respiratory care.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Education

CoArc approved Respiratory Care program

Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC credential

ACLS certification

PALS certification (ER)

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Respiratory Care practitioner to provide direct patient care and consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness. The role serves as an advanced resource for the care team and follows physicians' orders, performing duties as assigned.

Licensure and credentialing are required, with ACLS and PALS considerations for ER settings. The candidate should be a graduate of a CoArc approved Respiratory Care program, hold NBRC RRT, and maintain current RCP licensure.